Updated 5:52 am PST, Friday, November 9, 2018 FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 file photo, a Ryanair jetplane parks at the airport in Weeze, Germany. French authorities have seized a Ryanair plane and forced 149 passengers to disembark because of a dispute over subsidies to the Irish airline. The French civil aviation authority announced Friday, Nov. 9 it had impounded the plane on the tarmac of the Bordeaux-Merignac airport as a “last resort.” less FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 file photo, a Ryanair jetplane parks at the airport in Weeze, Germany. French authorities have seized a Ryanair plane and forced 149 passengers to disembark because of a ... more Photo: Martin Meissner, AP Photo: Martin Meissner, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 12, … [Read more...] about France impounds Ryanair plane on tarmac before take-off
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Macron provokes anger over tribute to France’s Nazi collaborator Pétain
Homage will paid to Marshal Philippe Pétain and other World War One French army leaders at a service at Les Invalides in Paris on Saturday as part of the commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. Macron himself won't be present but the head of France's armed services will be there. But given that Pétain went on to rule the so-called Vichy France regime which collaborated with the Nazis in World War Two, notably over the deportation of tens of thousands of Jews to death camps, questions have been raised over whether Pétain should be among those honoured. However when asked about he controversial choice Macron defended Pétain - who was later imprisoned for committing treason - as one of the heros of World War One even if he did go on to make "disastrous choices" during World War Two. "Marshall Pétain was a great soldier during World War One," said Macron. "That's a reality of our country". "French politicians and … [Read more...] about Macron provokes anger over tribute to France’s Nazi collaborator Pétain
Int’l news channel France 24 to air in VN
France 24 will strengthen its presence in Việt Nam by broadcasting programmes in French in addition to those in English. — Photo gettyimagesViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — International news channel France 24 has been officially granted permission to broadcast its French programming in Việt Nam by the Ministry of Information and Communications, according to the Embassy of France in Việt Nam. Deputy Minister Hoàng Vĩnh Bảo granted the permission to Marie-Christine Saragosse – Chairwoman and CEO of France Médias Monde, on November 2 during French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe’s official visit to Việt Nam. Last May, representatives of France 24 signed distribution agreements on airing programmes in English with five operators in Việt Nam – VTVCab, Viettel, HTV-TMS, Clip TV and K+. France 24 has been included in the service package from FPT Telecom and VNPT Media since … [Read more...] about Int’l news channel France 24 to air in VN
Bleak teenage tale wins France’s top book prize
Nicolas Mathieu poses for photographs at the window of the Drouant restaurant after his win. Photo EPA-EFEViet Nam News PARIS — Nicolas Mathieu scooped France’s top Goncourt literary prize yesterday for his second novel, a coming-of-age tale set against a backdrop of industrial decline and teenage lust. Leurs enfants apres eux (Their children after them) follows a group of teenagers growing up in the 1990s in Mathieu’s native eastern France. Mathieu, a 40-year-old ex-journalist, said he had spent "18 months locked up in a room" to write the book. "And suddenly I find myself here like a rabbit caught in the headlights," he told a crowd of reporters in the famed Drouant restaurant in Paris, where the Goncourt is awarded each year. Set over four summers, the novel follows the friends as they dream of escaping a dreary industrial town where the blast furnaces have fallen silent. Their parents fare no better: one of their fathers, a laid-off metal worker, scrapes … [Read more...] about Bleak teenage tale wins France’s top book prize
Vietnam’s culture and tourism promoted in France
An art item performed at the event (Photo: vov.vn) Located in a large area, “Bong sen xanh” (Blue Lotus) restaurant has created the strongest impression for foreigners. They can enjoy dishes, the most specific flavor of Vietnamese cuisine and watch colourful dances performed by Vietnamese artists. Mr. Claus Habfast, Head of the Alpexpo Exhibition Centre, where the fair is organized, said that Vietnam and France have had close economic cooperation for a long time. In addition, the two countries are becoming closer in the field of culture for mutual understanding. “Today, people in Grenoble have opportunity to explore handicraft products, dances, music and traditional cuisine of Vietnam. On the occasion of opening Vietnam’s booth at the Grenoble International Fair, I wish relations, cultural and tourism exchanges between the two sides will develop better in the future,” said Mr. Claus Habfast. Attending the fair is one of a series of activities promoting … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s culture and tourism promoted in France